Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.5 x 13.5, April 21, 1898. President McKinley appoints Carlton A. Dickson as "Postmaster at Cleburne in the County of Johnson, State of Texas." Signed at the conclusion by McKinley, and countersigned by Postmaster General James A. Gary. Gold post office department seal with red ribbons remains affixed to lower left; portions of ribbons detached but present. Double-matted to an overall size of 23.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with a vertical tear passing through the postmaster general's signature.
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